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Hi everyone! I come from California where we have a maximum number of 5 patients for every RN. Can a Montana nurse please tell me what your average patient load is? I don't think Montana has any nurse/patient ratio, so I am curious to hear how man...

There is a SNF in Fort Bragg (a coastal town in Mendocino County) called Sherwood Oaks that was hiring new grad RNs last month. If any of you don't mind relocating to a beautiful area right on the beach, I would check into it. I only know this beca...

I think this is a terrific idea, because even when hospitals do start hiring new grads again, the number of candidates applying is going to be horrific, and this way if you are working on a floor already and doing a great job, they will most likely h...

Hello HireMe! I would love to get the list you have! Can you email it to me? . Thanks! Vicky

Hi Meech, thanks for your help. Unfortunately both friends who are awaiting their results have already taken it once and failed, so I know there is nothing wrong with their files. That is why I was shocked to hear your friend received results alrea...

MEECH - Did you say your friend took it this past Friday and got her results yesterday??? Were the results posted on the board's website? I have a friend who took it last Tuesday and her results are still not posted, and I have another friend who t...

Hmmm, as a new grad I was wondering the same thing. However I have been told by a few people (including a nurse recruiter) that generally hospitals don't like to hire RNs after working in a SNF as I guess they just don't consider it acute care exper...

Is the RN to BSN online program at Chamberlain accredited by all the major accreditors? LOL! I am looking into this program, but I want to make sure it will count EVERYWHERE! Thanks in advance! Vicky

My friend took the NCLEX a week and a half ago and her name still is not posted on the board as an RN. She had 265 questions. We are thinking she probably failed. How much longer will it be before she gets the FAILED notice in the mail? Her IP is...

Did you say you called and found out you passed today??? I thought they wouldn't tell you results over the phone! My friend took it on July 2nd, and her name has not been posted yet and she is dying. Thanks, Vicky

As far as I know staffing agencies only take in experienced nurses, although I could be wrong. Hopefully someone else might know more...

Oh duh! Thanks very much! I just took the NCLEX last Friday and found out I passed on Tuesday. I had about 7 or 8 SATAs. I hate those! ; ) Vicky

Can someone please tell me what SATA stands for? LOL Thanks, Vicky

You know I'm not really stressing over 500 applicants, because I feel whatever is meant to be will happen. If I am meant to work at the VA, I will fill one of those 10 spots, regardless of how many apply. :wink2:

Oh good, I was hoping that was the case. Some of those ATI questions were really tough! Thanks! I take the NCLEX two weeks from today! Vicky

Good luck! I take mine two weeks from today! Vicky

Yes, you heard right. No classes, labs, or clinicals on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! In fact, the first half of the first semester the program is Monday through Thursday, but after that it is only 3 days per week. Start time depended on what semes...

You already have a years experience? Doesn't that disqualify you for applying to a New Grad program? You should be able to just apply anywhere in the Bay Area as an experienced nurse! You should get a job right away! Vicky

I just graduated from Mendocino's nursing program. Their program is still fairly new and SMALL. They take 18 every year plus 4 LVN to RN bridge students. This year there were 130 applicants for the 18 spots, however it is still worth a shot becaus...

Wow, that just really narrowed it down, LOL. Vicky

My top three choices were Med/Surg, ER, and Subacute/Long Term in Livermore. I will definitely update when I hear, please do the same! Thanks! Vicky

I applied as well and haven't heard anything at all. How did you find out they had 20 new grad openings? That's a lot! Thanks, Vicky

What part of Washington State? Would it be close to a major airport? If I were you (and I might be, I graduate in 7 weeks!) I would take the WA job. You are going to be making good money, and you might find it more feasible to fly home every other...

Gee Whiz, what kind of physical fitness test do they put you through? Sounds like you have to be as fit as Superman to get hired! How realistic is that? Vicky

To all of you who applied for a new grad spot at UCLA: how did you submit your application online? Was there a job opening to click on specifically for a new grad position? I filled out the "My Profile", but there is no way for me to submit an appl...